The REAL Timeline For A Marriage Green Card! (2025 Update)

Welcome to the REAL timeline for a marriage-based green card! In this video, I break down the timeline from start to finish. Note that it varies depending on whether your spouse is a U.S. citizen or a green card holder and whether you’re in the U.S. or abroad. I start with the basics: filing Form I-130, Petition for an Alien Relative, and getting a case number from USCIS. I go over key steps like submitting Form I-485 for Adjustment of Status, Form I-765 for work authorization, and Form I-131 for travel permissions. If you’re married to a U.S. citizen and living in the U.S., things can move faster, especially if you file forms together. For those married to green card holders or living outside the U.S., the wait can be longer due to visa bulletin backlogs and extra consular processing.

I also talk about the importance of keeping your status legal and not overstaying if you’re married to a green card holder. Plus, I give tips on how to avoid delays by submitting complete paperwork and preparing for possible interviews with USCIS or at a U.S. consulate!

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0:00 The REAL Timeline
0:23 I-130
2:09 Married To US Citizen Inside US
6:48 Married To LPR Inside US
11:19 Live Outside The US

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This video does not constitute legal advice. Every case is different, and to get proper legal advice and analysis on your case please call for a consultation.

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[syedhasan]

The way you've summed it up is nothing short of amazing. Speaks volumes to your experience and knowledge. Keep up the great work 👏

[reyarugayii]

Im the beneficiary. I got my RFE for Medical Exam in 14days and Biometrics in 19days after we filed I-130 & I-485.

[shaneildavidson]

It’s so crazy how long and drawn out these wait times are

[Akb]

Moumita you're excellent in your job.
Perfect explanation.
Thank you

[harunrashied]

MY Case: I-485

1. I-130 approved 2015
2. I-485 applied for adjusted filled 2016
3. Spouse was green card
4. petitioner applied university for F1 and its was fake university and CBP started removal proceding- 2016
5. Spouse Citizen 2019
6. court dismissal removal of proceeding 2022
7. 2024 showing " case reopen"
8. 2024 showing " Case is Ready to Be Scheduled for An Interview".
9. We have one Kids.

is this possible without interview will get Green card?

[carolinebarros]

Thank you so much for your time and amazing content. How do I know if I am eligible to file all the forms together at once? Once again thank you for your time.

[FAKETV]

Best video on the topic I’ve seen so far

[youssra.D]

Do i have to upload all the forms you mentioned on the same time?

[julianmartinz]

Thank you for sharing this valuable information 🙏🏻

[munahtarwo]

Thanks for the information, im married to a us citizen and living in Canada, Ottawa, and im waiting for my visa interview day .my visa application and all documents were approved on April 4th, 2024, but it is taking forever to receive my interview day

[TeamlivelyClive]

Keep up the good work, you are a blessing,

[marcorangel]

is your spouse allowed to visit the USA if they have a tourist visa even if they have a pending application? keeping in mind she will only visit for 2 weeks.

[tee]

Informative and straight to the point. Thank you

[williamperin]

So, are you saying that there is a chance that the consulate waives the interview for my wife?

[mrveryniceguy]

is there a dedicated video for spouses who has a tourist visa, and visited the US for the 2nd or 3rd time and decidd to stay then apply for AOS? what would be the preocess and what are the tips?

[OurFinances]

Do I have to file all those documents?

[JasonLoftis-wz]

If I am in the USA and she with child is outside should we marry then file outside USA or try for finance visa now ?

[Masonaustin]

Let me guess green card holder with NVC take 25 months

US citizens with NVC how many months? Take

[Grace-syg]

I have been living here since June 10 2023, married for one year now started to process my green card application on 12 December by Anthony. The time in the last 4 weeks of 485 stopped accounting now and waiting for an interview, why the time stopped, if they shown 5 weeks in complete but they stopped, that is not 5 weeks, then how long? Is there must an interview?

[alihusnain]

my USC spouse submitted my marriage based green card application on the 15th of september 2023, i got my biometrics on the 20th of october 2023, i got my work permit on 5th of november.
i had my interview called for the 6th of march and no decison was made on the interview (i was told to be patient ) and got the paper to wait 120 days. two weeks ago, uscis officer came to my place and left with the satisfactory visit. i checked my online status which says that, my parole document is produced and that's it.
my i-130 and i-1480 is still being reviewd by USCIS. as of today, its 107th day of 120th. what should i do? and what are my options after 120 days?
my field office is in spokane, WAshington state.